I've never used truck stops this way before.  So, do all/most truck stops
have showers?  And, will they let some VW hippy use the shower is will
they insist on restricting access to truckers?  How about costs - what
have you found is typical?

thanks,
b

> I've used truck stops for bathing - and they can be fantastic.
>
> The one in Grand Forks, ND is free when you fill up. You get a locking suite
> with a shower room, and an ajoining  bathrom with towels, sink, chair,
> vanity etc. Like a good hotel!
>
> I was so amazed - I talked about it for weeks.
>
> Others can be more spartan. Thing is - the trend is toward more elaborate
> ones. You can always look and go elsewhere if you don't like the first one
> you try.
>
> Marshall Ruskin
> 84 Westy
> Winnipeg, Canada
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Blake Thornton" <thornton@MATH.UTAH.EDU>
> To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
> Sent: Sunday, January 20, 2002 10:48 AM
> Subject: Showering on the road
>
>
> > I'm getting ready to spend a few weeks in my van.  I will mostly be in the
> > St Louis area (anyone there?) and am wondering what ideas people have for
> > showering while on the road.
> >
> > The only real ideas I've got are:
> > - Colleges and Universities (but I might need an ID card)
> > - Truck stops?  I've never used one before.
> > - Sponge bath in a public restroom (could be gross).
> > - Meet a friend.
> > - Find a campground (but it will be february, most are closed)
> >
> > Any other ideas?
> >
> > Blake
> > 84 Westy
> > SLC, UT
>